Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 02:44:00 to 04-SEP-05 02:58:00 (CST)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail ranging from three quarters to two inches in diameter was reported by a trained spotter and an off-duty National Weather Service employee.  A deck was dented, a light fixture was broken, some roofs needed repair, and 3 squad cars were damaged in the area.

Heavy Rain in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 03:00:00 to 04-SEP-05 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: ELK RIVER
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A total of 3.5 inches of rain caused street flooding.

Flash Flood in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 04:20:00 to 04-SEP-05 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported significant street flooding and water up to the bumpers of cars in parking lots in Excelsior.  Significant portions of Mound were "under water" according to law enforcement.  The county sheriff reported significant flooding in Brooklyn Park.  A holding pond overflowed into 6 homes and minor street flooding was reported in Eden Prairie.  Rainfall totals between the afternoon of the 3rd and morning of the 4th included 5.40 inches in Eden Prairie, 4.20 inches in Minnetonka, 3.85 inches in Wayzata, 2.80 inches at Crystal Airport, and 2.70 inches in Mound.

Lightning in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 04:30:00 to 04-SEP-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: PRIOR LAKE
Property damage: 604K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Three homes were struck by lightning and were damaged by the resulting fire.  The first home on Highview Court suffered damage when lightning struck the outside gas meter.  An outer wall caught fire and damage was estimated at $4,000.  The second house on Prairie Hills Lane was engulfed in flames and has extensive roof and garage damage totaling $500,000.  The third home on Century Lane suffered $100,000 in fire damage to interior walls after two bolts struck the building.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:35:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:35:00 (CST)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hangars were damaged at the city airport. About 100 trees, some greater than 1 foot in diameter, were downed onto houses, power lines, yards, and cars across town. A gazebo on First Street NE was also destroyed.   Many nature paths at River Bend Nature Center were blocked by downed trees.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 19:40:00 to 03-SEP-05 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: EDEN PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail was reported south of Highway 62 one mile east of Dell Road, in addition to the intersection of Highway 5 and Eden Prairie Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 19:45:00 to 03-SEP-05 19:45:00 (CST)
Location: ATWATER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were downed onto a home just west of Summit Lake on 1st Avenue E.  Scattered trees were also downed in the northeast portion of the county.

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 04:35:00 to 04-SEP-05 04:35:00 (CST)
Location: CHANHASSEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Dime sized hail covered the ground at the National Weather Service office.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 04:38:00 to 04-SEP-05 04:38:00 (CST)
Location: LINO LAKES
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines were downed across the intersection of West Shadow Lake Drive and Birch Street.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 05:00:00 to 04-SEP-05 07:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported water up to the roofs of cars in a low spot in Shakopee.  Rainfall totals between the afternoon of the 3rd and morning of the 4th included 6.62 inches in New Market, 6.17 inches in Cedar Lake Township, 4.76 inches in Shakopee, and 2.6 inches in Prior Lake.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 05:01:00 to 04-SEP-05 05:01:00 (CST)
Location: EXCELSIOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail covering a deck.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 05:18:00 to 04-SEP-05 05:20:00 (CST)
Location: BROOKLYN PARK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported one to two inch diameter hail.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 20:11:00 to 03-SEP-05 20:11:00 (CST)
Location: CROW RIVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Quarter sized hail was reported in Crow River via HAM radio.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 20:11:00 to 03-SEP-05 20:11:00 (CST)
Location: CEDAR MILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of Highways 7 and 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 20:15:00 to 03-SEP-05 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Four inch diameter tree branches were downed onto Theodore Worth Parkway near Interstate 394.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 20:24:00 to 03-SEP-05 20:24:00 (CST)
Location: CEDAR MILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Quarter sized hail was reported via HAM radio.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 01:00:00 to 04-SEP-05 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail covered the ground.  Moderate crop damage was reported in the area.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 01:10:00 to 04-SEP-05 01:10:00 (CST)
Location: STOCKHOLM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Quarter sized hail fell in Stockholm Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:04:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:04:00 (CST)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed in Hamburg.  Trees and a power line were downed in Norwood-Young America.

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 05:21:00 to 04-SEP-05 05:21:00 (CST)
Location: CHANHASSEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Nickel sized hail covered the ground at the National Weather Service office.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 05:27:00 to 04-SEP-05 05:27:00 (CST)
Location: CRYSTAL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AIRPLANE PILOT

A pilot reported quarter sized hail in a PIREP from Minneapolis Crystal Airport.

Heavy Rain in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 05:30:00 to 04-SEP-05 06:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH MANKATO
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A total of 1.35 inches of rain fell in 35 minutes.  Minor street flooding was reported in poor drainage areas.

Heavy Rain in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 06:00:00 to 04-SEP-05 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: WEST ST PAUL
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Up to 4 inches of water was running across Robert Street between Annapolis Street and Butler Street.

Flash Flood in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 06:00:00 to 04-SEP-05 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: FRIDLEY
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A car was submerged in flood waters.

Flash Flood in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 06:30:00 to 04-SEP-05 07:30:00 (CST)
Location: CHANHASSEN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported significant flooding at several city intersections.  A bluff slump was reported along Highway 101, but did not impact the roadway.  Rainfall totals between the afternoon of the 3rd and morning of the 4th included 5.66 inches 2 miles southwest of Chanhassen, 5.55 inches at the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen, and 3.12 inches in Chaska.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:15:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: LONSDALE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A shed was damaged. Trees were downed along Arizona Street NW.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:20:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:20:00 (CST)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two boats on area lakes were flipped and lost.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees up to 3 feet in diameter were downed.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 03:20:00 to 04-SEP-05 03:20:00 (CST)
Location: SHOREWOOD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail estimated around two inches in diameter was pictured in a local newspaper.

Lightning in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 03:30:00 to 04-SEP-05 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A lightning strike started a fire that cauased $500,000 damage to a home in Minnetrista.  Lightning related house fires were also reported in Eden Prairie and Mound.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Three inch diameter tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Medium sized trees were downed on 1st Avenue and Sunset. A large tree was also downed onto railroad tracks at the County Road 63 intersection.

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 12:40:00 to 03-SEP-05 12:40:00 (CST)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Golf ball sized hail fell at Games Lake.  A number of campers at the lake campground suffered dents and puncture holes in awnings.

Flash Flood in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 13:45:00 to 03-SEP-05 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The water department in Sauk Centre had to block off several streets because of flooding. Vehicles became stalled in flood waters on Getty, Fourth, and Walnut streets. Highway 22 between highways 34 and 46 in Paynesville had 6 inches of water covering the roadway. Street flooding was reported by the fire department in Holdingford. Flooding was reported by law enforcement on Interstate 94 in Freeport.  A total of 2.40 inches of rain was recorded in Melrose.  Radar rainfall estimates as high as 5 inches were found across the northern portion of the county.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 14:25:00 to 03-SEP-05 14:25:00 (CST)
Location: MANANNAH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime to penny sized hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 14:31:00 to 03-SEP-05 14:31:00 (CST)
Location: PAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Power lines were downed in town.  Trees were downed at Lake Koronis Regional Park.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 14:35:00 to 03-SEP-05 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail was reported 1 mile east of Eden Valley.

Funnel Cloud in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 14:10:00 to 03-SEP-05 14:10:00 (CST)
Location: PAYNESVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud one mile north of Paynesville.

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 14:20:00 to 03-SEP-05 14:20:00 (CST)
Location: WEST UNION
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Golf ball sized hail was reported in the northeast corner of West Union Township. A vehicle and the roof of a house were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 14:43:00 to 03-SEP-05 14:43:00 (CST)
Location: LITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Fire and rescue officials reported that high winds overturned a trailer camper at Lake Ripley Campground. Three people were pined inside and were transported to the hospital after rescue. A woman and a man in the trailer suffered minor injuries and the third victim, a retired police officer, suffered cracked ribs and numbness in his legs.  Two other unoccupied campers were overturned nearby and others were damaged. Trees were also downed around town. A wind gust of 55 MPH was recorded at the Litchfield airport at 3:55 PM CDT.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 20:40:00 to 03-SEP-05 20:40:00 (CST)
Location: LITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter.  The county sheriff's office reported that several squad cars sustained hail damage.  The windshield on one patrol car was broken by the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 21:10:00 to 03-SEP-05 21:10:00 (CST)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A large tree fell onto a house at the intersection of Central Avenue and First Street SE.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 21:30:00 to 03-SEP-05 21:30:00 (CST)
Location: LE CENTER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Nineteen trees were downed at a farming showground on County Road 26.  A 26-foot camper was also rocked by the high winds on site.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 22:09:00 to 03-SEP-05 22:09:00 (CST)
Location: BROWNTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail fell in town and a few miles north of town at the intersection of 110th Street and Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 15:10:00 to 03-SEP-05 15:10:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines were downed onto Highway 15 near the Meeker County border. In addition, trees were downed at the intersection of 240th Street and Pilot Court in addition to County Road 7 just south of the Meeker County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 15:15:00 to 03-SEP-05 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Wind damage was reported to a restaurant under construction on Edmonton Avenue. One mile northeast of town a three foot diameter tree was felled onto a vehicle at 206th Circle.  Large tree limbs were downed onto a garage, a small utility shed, and a pickup truck on Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 15:15:00 to 03-SEP-05 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were downed at the intersection of Park Avenue and Frank Street.  One tree was felled onto a vehicle.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 15:15:00 to 03-SEP-05 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime to nickel sized hail was reported in southeast Lynn Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 15:20:00 to 03-SEP-05 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Ten trees were downed along Major Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 15:35:00 to 03-SEP-05 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: GLENCOE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 60 MPH wind gust was recorded by the airport AWOS.  A tree was downed at the intersection of 15th Street and Armstrong Avenue.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 00:14:00 to 04-SEP-05 00:28:00 (CST)
Location: DASSEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A law enforcement officer parked on 183rd Street reported that golf ball sized hail fell for 14 minutes.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 20:25:00 to 03-SEP-05 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 7 and Walden Avenue.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 20:32:00 to 03-SEP-05 20:32:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail fell at the intersection of Tagus Avenue and 210th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 14:45:00 to 03-SEP-05 14:45:00 (CST)
Location: DARWIN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A downed tree caused extensive damage to the roof of a house south of town.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 15:00:00 to 03-SEP-05 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: HOWARD LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel sized hail was reported by a trained spotter near Highway 12.

Flash Flood in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 23:00:00 to 03-SEP-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Flash flooding was reported by the fire department in Stewart.  Flash flooding was also reported near the intersection of Common Street and County Road 7 about 5 miles northeast of Hutchinson.  A total of 2.62 inches of rain fell in Brownton.  Radar rainfall estimates as high as 4 inches were indicated across the western portion of the county.

Hail in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 22:31:00 to 03-SEP-05 22:31:00 (CST)
Location: WATERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Crop damage was reported from large hail and/or gusty winds in several Le Sueur county townships, including northeast of Waterville.

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 23:34:00 to 03-SEP-05 23:34:00 (CST)
Location: GIBBON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported dime sized hail covering the ground.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 23:39:00 to 03-SEP-05 23:44:00 (CST)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail fell for 5 minutes.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 23:47:00 to 03-SEP-05 23:54:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Three quarter to two inch diameter hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 00:00:00 to 04-SEP-05 00:00:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported baseball sized hail.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-SEP-05 00:11:00 to 04-SEP-05 00:11:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter sized hail was reported between Silver Lake and Hutchinson and along 236th Circle northeast of Hutchinson.

Funnel Cloud in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-05 16:00:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: JORDAN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A funnel cloud was reported by law enforcement.